Business Services Manager

TPF Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic accountancy firm in Brighton seeks an experienced Business Services Manager to manage client portfolios and provide key business support. Ideal candidates will hold an ACA or ACCA qualification with strong initiative and communication skills. This full-time role includes excellent perks such as 35 days of annual leave, wellness activities, and opportunities for progression within a supportive environment. Part-time may be considered for exceptional candidates.

Benefits

35 days of annual leave

3% employer pension contribution

Comprehensive medical insurance

Life insurance coverage

Regular social activities

Monthly head massages

Access to fresh fruit and snacks

Qualifications

• Must have ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Demonstrated strong initiative and work ethic.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal client portfolio and act as primary contact.
• Prepare statutory accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Provide commercial and strategic business support.

Skills

Strong initiative

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong IT proficiency

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Business Services Manager (General Practice Manager)

Brighton, United Kingdom | Posted on 16/01/2026

A dynamic and growing accountancy firm is seeking an experienced Business Services Manager to join their team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering exceptional service to a diverse portfolio of clients while contributing to the firm’s ongoing growth and success. For the right candidate, there is potential for further progression.

The firm is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals from all backgrounds are valued and respected. While the role is ideally full-time, part-time arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates.

About the Firm:

The client base is diverse, ranging from SME business owners and Finance Directors of international groups to charitable organisations and high-net-worth individuals. The firm’s focus is on providing tailored solutions across a variety of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a personal client portfolio and acting as the primary contact for businesses.
• Preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Preparing personal tax returns.
• Providing commercial and strategic business support to clients.
• Handling company secretarial matters.
• Supervising and reviewing work of junior team members.
• Collaborating closely with other managers.
• Advising on tax-advantaged share schemes (e.g., EMI share options).
• Assisting with R&D and creative industries tax relief claims (including video game tax relief).

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Strong initiative, work ethic, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both with clients and colleagues.
• Strong IT proficiency and adaptability to modern accounting technologies.

Holiday Allowance: 35 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.

Pension Contributions: 3% employer contribution starting after 3 months of employment.

Medical Insurance

Comprehensive coverage after 3 months, including:

• Claims for dentistry and optician costs, up to a set annual limit.

Life Insurance

Coverage at 2 times the annual salary, effective after 3 months.

Wellness and Perks

• Regular social activities to foster team bonding.
• Monthly head massages to support employee well‑being.
• Access to fresh fruit, light breakfast options, and a small staff tuck shop.

A supportive environment with excellent opportunities for ambitious team members to thrive as the firm expands and develops.

We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South‑East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South‑East so if your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.

For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).